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Swainton Family History

Swainton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Swainston, Swinton, Swanton, Stainton, Stanton, Winton, Staunton

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Where is the Swainton family from?

You can see how Swainton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swainton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Swainton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Swainton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Swainton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Swainton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Swainton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swainton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Swainton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Swainton. For the veterans among your Swainton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swainton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swainton

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